It is the alternative energies that are protecting the lives of Texans. Since the devastating 241 deaths of the winter storm of 2021, the growth of solar and wind in Texas has outpaced that of California.
June 26, 2023
By Eric Ryan
...But during this historic heat wave, (click here) it’s been all these new, low-cost wind, solar and batteries that have kept the grid afloat and Texans cool – in many cases saving lives. Solar and wind provided 35% of statewide power last Tuesday and generated a record 31,500 MW Wednesday, which more than covered the 9,600 MW of electricity lost when extreme heat knocked several natural gas and coal plants offline. And just as solar power started falling in the evening, batteries kicked in immediately to get Texas through the most difficult part of the day when the sun was setting but the ACs were still cranking....
June 26, 2023
By Eric Ryan
Brace yourselves (click here) for a heatwave that will leave you reaching for the nearest ice cream cone and searching for shade like never before. In fact, some parts of Texas are set to be hotter than 99 percent of the entire planet this week. Can you handle the heat? Let's dive into this sizzling situation....
It was all told for decades, but, propaganda by the petroleum industry brought about disaster. There are a lot of reasons to police misinformation, this is the most important.
Highlights from Assessing the U.S. Climate Climate in July 2022 (click here)
